IT COMPANY IN WEST BENGAL

History of West Bengal

The excavated Stone Age tools dating back 20,000 years ago have helped the scholars trace back the human occupation more than 8,000 years ago in Bengal. According to Indian epic Mahabharata, the then Bengal region was under the Vanga Kingdom. In the 16th century, Bengal came under the Mughal rule which survived until the rise of British Colonial rule. When India achieved freedom in 1947, Bengal was partitioned based on religious grounds, the eastern division went to the supremacy of Pakistan, and known as East Bengal, later renamed Bangladesh. The western division went to the supremacy of India, earning its name as West Bengal.

Economy

As of 2015, West Bengal has 6th highest GDP in India. Agriculture leads the economy of West Bengal. Major crops contribute to the state's economy is rice, wheat, jute, sugarcane, and potatoes. The internationally famous Darjeeling tea and tourism also contribute to the economy to a great extent. The state has been able to attract 2% of the FDI in last decades.

Development of IT companies in West Bengal

The economy of Bengal has seen many ups and downs due to political and financial reasons. However, effective changes have been initiated in the stance towards industrialization, which has paved a way for technological advancements in the state. Many software companies in West Bengal have emerged that provide the best software services and have built a path to international customer acquisition opportunities. Software companies in Kolkata not only help secure strong customer base but also provide a wide range of career opportunities to the suitable candidates looking for jobs in order to make a sustainable living.